Nolita by Bond No.9 - The Essence of a Hip Neighborhood Nolita, the neighborhood that begins just off Houston Street, two blocks south of our lab, has become a favorite of Millennials and the hottest of Downtown hot spots. Bond No.9 captures the essence of this vibrant area with Nolita, a scent that blends the classic feminineness of freesia with the unexpected awakening of mandarin.